Something to make the grandma's explode with emotion!

So I mentioned that I made some explosion boxes for the grandma's for Christmas and I have finally gotten some photo's of the process and the project to share with all of you! My first real tutorial if you will:

Cut down a peice of 12 x 12 cardstock to a 11 1/4" square then score every 3 3/4" in every direction then cut out all four corners so you are left with a cross shape.

View of peice all scored

view of cross shape

Repeat steps with these sizes

Second box: Cut 12 x 12" sheet into a 9 3/4" square, score every 3 1/4" in every direction, cut corners

Third box - Cut an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet into a 8 1/2" square, score every 2 3/4" in every direction, cut corners

Here is what your box should look like

and the lid cut an 8 1/2 x 11" sheet into a 5 7/8" square, score at 1" on all four sides, make a cut as shown above, fold at score lines and glue lid together.

Now the fun part...decorating!

So I took a sketch from the wishes book and just rotated it each time so that each side looked different but had the same feel.

 Here I did the same thing and added little flowers in the corners. This is again from the wishes book.

And the last box so I added a little flower to the middle with a pop dot. This pattern is again from Wishes.

 Here is all of them nested togetherLooking into the boxA fun way to look at it.Now I did attach the parts of each box with pop dots but you could also let each box just sit in there.

Here it is with the lid. I kept it simple

All closed up

I even signed the bottom!!! My grandma would be proud of me for signing it. I am forever sending her cards with no siggy on the back.

I hope you enjoyed the box.

A few things

So I lost my camera! I know I know...the horror!!!

Thank God it has been found. In my daughters gym bag. Oh toddlers they really help put stuff away don't they?

Now that it is found I have some super cute things coming your way. I have been working on explosion boxes (a mini scrapbook in a box) for the grandma's. I think Christmas is going to go like this...

A box...gee thanks (opening the box)
Oh my goodnes...oh my goodness...oh how cute...oh oh aww so cute.

So I will have photo's uploaded and some more details soon.

The Holiday Heyday sale is going to end soon! Don't forget to get your 50% - 80% off of your sale items today.

Next week we have a awesome new suprise coming your way - Felicity!!

Prepare for National Papercrafting Month in January by grabbing a Felicity Collection of gorgeous, exclusive 12" × 12" B&T Duos® papers, B&T Duos die-cut papers, the new Felicity D-size stamp set, and a brochure filled with dazzling artwork ideas. There are three ways to snatch a Felicity Collection:

Option 1: Purchase the collection outright at the full retail price of $34.95 US / $40.95 CAN (CC1008).

Option 2: Place an order of $60/$70 or more in full retail priced stamp sets (A, B, C, D, and/or E-size) and get the Felicity Collection FREE! (CC1008A). (Qualifying stamp purchases do not include Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul®, Workshops on the Go™, and customizable (K) stamp sets.)

Option 3: Place an order of $125/$145 or more in full retail priced Close To My Heart products and get the Felicity Collection FREE! (CC1008B).

From December 15–January 31, 2010, you and your friends may purchase or qualify for as many collections as your hearts desire!

Happy papercrafting!

Pretty in Pink

Here is a page for my daughters book. She went to prom and looked like a princess. Her dress was so super cute and she went and had her hair done un an updo. I think she must have had the time of her life.

I used the flowers from CTMH and had this other really cool ribbon that had leaves all over it so I trimmed the leaves and made stems. I might add some buttons to the middle of the flowers but I have not made up my mind yet.

I have the double page with the rest of the pictures. I will share those later. I usually do a single page for school books and double pages for mine.

Tis the season to organize and catch up!

So as I have mentinoed in the past I scrapbook chronologically for the most part. By the time December rolls around I usually start thinking man a new year is almost here and I am still behind. Haha...I am ok with being behind as I like to enjoy my scrapbooking so if some pages take longer than others it is ok.

With that said I have been on a roll!! I have been so creative since I moved into this house. I think it is because my scrapbook area is finally right in the heart of the home. It is smack dab in the family room so I can sit and make cards or scrapbook while I interact with my girls. This makes me very happy.

Now I don't want to share everything I have been working on as I want to have something for a rainy day to share with al of you but here are a few projects.

Here I used the Game On paper packet and created a quick page for soccer season.

Another view for you

and another. Here you can see the SU punch that looks like notebook paper. I have been using this a lot more in my cards and pages. It just adds a nice little something.

Here are some basketball pages with some older papers that I have just had so I don't know where they are from but I was happy to find something cute that matched out school colors.

 and the close up of the button detail

Well I hope you all have a great day today! I will be back to show you the rest of the pages later.

I must say the best part about doing these older photo's is looking back at how cute and little the girls were. Now they still cute but so old. Time it just goes by so fast...I better go take some more photo's!

Online Clearance Sale Items!

We are having a Holiday Heyday online clearance sale while supplies last!! Items are marked between 50 % - 80 % off!! Most items are under $10 and they have a grab bag for $30 which contains products that total well over $100. There is something for everyone watch for paper packets, stamp sets, accessories and more! I will have the entire list posted on my blog. Send your family members your wish list and then to my website, which accepts all major credit cards, and you will be so happy on Christmas morning.

This fabulous sale begins on December 2 and goes through the 17th.

 
Item # Description (Strikethrough indicates that the product is no longer available) US Clearance Sale Price


CC1007 Grab Bag $30.00

Z9990 Key to My Heart Paper Pack $5.00

Z9991 Just Because Card Base (4 ¼ x 5 ½ size, Colonial White with faint distressing, pack of 20) $2.00

Z9992 Life Delights Pack (9" x 9" preprinted pages, B&T paper, cardstock, accessory pack) $4.00

Z9993 Promise of Spring Pack (12" x 12" cardstock, B&T paper, accessory pack) $5.00

Z9994 Magic Moments Pack (12" x 12" preprinted pages, 3/8" Cocoa grosgrain ribbon, Cocoa brads) $10.00



Z464 Sassy Strands® Summer Carnival Collection $1.00

Z400 Sassy Strands® White Daisy Collection $1.00

Z467 Sassy Strands® Spring Blossom Collection $1.00

Z401 Sassy Strands® Autumn Harvest Collection $1.00

Z402 Sassy Strands® Winter Classic Collection $1.00

Z463 Sassy Strands® Spring Harmony Collection $1.00

Z466 Sassy Strands® Autumn Garden Collection $1.00

Z465 Sassy Strands® Winter Cozy Collection $1.00

Z468 Sassy Strands® Summer Celebration Collection $1.00



Z1108 Chocolate Brads $3.00

1759 Silver Brads $3.00

Z1105 White Daisy Brads $3.00

Z1107 Black Brads $3.00

Z1111 Brads Summer Carnival Assortment $3.00

Z1137 Brads Spring Harmony Assortment $3.00

Z297 Bigger Brads Autumn Harvest Assortment $7.00

Z298 Bigger Brads Winter Classic Assortment $7.00

Z1051 Bitty Brads $3.00



Z288 My Accents® Topiary Accessories $6.00

Z285 My Accents® Garden Green Accessories $6.00

Z286 My Accents® Outdoor Denim Accessories $6.00

Z284 My Accents® Cranberry Accessories $6.00

Z290 My Accents® Autumn Terracotta Accessories $6.00

Z196 My Accents® Baby Pink Accessories $6.00



Z1015 Clear Inspirations Believe Ribbon Slides $1.00

Z1013 Clear Inspirations Precious Ribbon Slides $1.00



Z1133 3/8" White Daisy Ricrac Ribbon (bulk) $4.00

Z803 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Spring Blossom Collection $4.00

Z807 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Autumn Garden Collection $4.00

Z802 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Spring Harmony Collection $4.00

Z808 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Winter Classic Collection $4.00

Z804 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Summer Carnival Collection $4.00

Z805 Organdy Ribbon Rounds™ Summer Celebration Collection $4.00

Z1301 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Chocolate Collection $4.00

Z823 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Autumn Terracotta Collection $4.00

Z1306 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Heartfelt Collection $4.00

Z1305 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Holiday Collection $4.00

Z816 Ribbon Rounds™ White Daisy Collection $4.00

Z814 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Cocoa Collection $4.00

Z812 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Hollyhock Collection $4.00

Z1303 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Outdoor Denim Collection $4.00

Z815 Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Twilight Collection $4.00



Z331 Eyelet Mat $2.00

Z169 Black Eyelets $2.00

Z159 Buttercup Eyelets $2.00

Z136 Heavenly Blue Eyelets $2.00

Z171 Pewter Eyelets $2.00

Z149 Garden Green Eyelets $2.00

Z165 New England Ivy Eyelets $2.00

Z153 Indian Corn Blue Eyelets $2.00

Z150 Autumn Terracotta Eyelets $2.00

Z179 Chocolate Eyelets $2.00



Z1012 Braggin’ Tags™ Mini Album $3.00

Z1017 My Creations™ Circle Album $3.00



1776 1/8" Long Reach Punch $7.00

1762 Write ‘n’ Rub™ Pen $6.00

X1401 StickStock® Linen $6.00

X1400 StickStock® Twill $6.00

Z820 Window Charms™ Squares $5.00

Z922 Pastel Coloring Pencils $4.00

Z920 Earth Coloring Pencils $4.00

X8701 Floral Impressions Embossed Photo Mats $4.00

Z1044 Dimensional Elements Basic Shapes $3.00

Z4128 Foundry® Frames $3.00

Z1134 Holiday Fabric Tags $3.00

Z309 Sculpting™ Foam $2.00

Z657 Vineyard Berry Embossing Powder $2.00

Z1010 Colored Staples $2.00

X277 5" x 5 1/2" Clear Cello Envelopes $2.00

4109 6" x 6" Matte Memory Protectors® (15) $2.00

X143 Door Hangers with Pouch (10) $1.00



X8519 My Child's Reflections™ All About My Family $4.00



X5802 Creative Basics® Everlasting Collection $5.00

X5803 Creative Basics® Silhouette Collection $5.00

X5804 Creative Basics® Boom-Di-Ada Collection $5.00



X7045A My Reflections® Vintage Travel Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7045C My Reflections® Vintage Travel Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7056A My Reflections® Discovery Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7060A My Reflections® Heirloom Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7060B My Reflections® Heirloom Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7061A My Reflections® Floral Impressions Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7061B My Reflections® Floral Impressions Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7061C My Reflections® Floral Impressions Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7062A My Reflections® Laid Back Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7069A My Reflections® Just Chillin' Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7069C My Reflections® Just Chillin' My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7071A My Reflections® Best Friends Forever Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7072A My Reflections® School Zone Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7072B My Reflections® School Zone Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7072C My Reflections® School Zone Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7073A My Reflections® Abundance Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7073B My Reflections® Abundance Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7073C My Reflections® Abundance Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7076A My Reflections® Sonata Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7076C My Reflections® Sonata Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7077C My Reflections® Sweet Harmony Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7078A My Reflections® Cutie Pie Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7078C My Reflections® Cutie Pie Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7079A My Reflections® Rough n Tumble Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7079B My Reflections® Rough 'N Tumble Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7079C My Reflections® Rough 'N Tumble Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7080A My Reflections® Route 66 Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7080C My Reflections® Route 66 Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7082A My Reflections® Expedition Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7082C My Reflections® Expedition Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7083A My Reflections® Let's Get Together Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7084A My Reflections® Floral Tapestry Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7085A My Reflections® Everlasting Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7085B My Reflections® Everlasting Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7085C My Reflections® Everlasting Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7086A My Reflections® Caprice Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7086B My Reflections® Caprice Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7086C My Reflections® Caprice Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7087A My Reflections® Enchanted Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7087B My Reflections® Enchanted Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7087C My Reflections® Enchanted Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7088A My Reflections® Free Spirit Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7088B My Reflections® Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7088C My Reflections® Free Spirit Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7089A My Reflections® Life Delights Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7089C My Reflections® Life Delights Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7093A My Reflections® Sweet Pea Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7093B My Reflections® Sweet Pea Level 2 Paper Packet $6.50

X7093C My Reflections® Sweet Pea Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7094A My Reflections® Paper Garden Level 1 Kit $5.00

X7094C My Reflections® Paper Garden Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment $4.00

X7099A My Reflections® Whoops-A-Daisy Level 1 Kit $5.00





X8524 Simply Snapshots® Rough 'N Tumble Album Pages $4.00

X8525 Simply Snapshots® Lets Get Together Album Pages $4.00

X8526 Simply Snapshots® Floral Tapestry Album Pages $4.00

X8528 Simply Snapshots® Everlasting Album Pages $4.00

X8529 Simply Snapshots® Silhouette Album Pages $4.00

X8530 Simply Snapshots® Sweet Pea Album Pages $4.00

X8531 Simply Snapshots® Boom-Di-Ada Album Pages $4.00

X8532 Simply Snapshots® Perfect Day Album Pages $4.00



X8608 My Originals® Groovy Blossoms Card Kit $6.50

X8611 My Originals® Pretty Purses Card Kit $6.50

X8613 My Originals® Peaceful Season Card Kit $6.50

X8614 My Originals® Holiday Photo Greetings Card Kit $6.50

X8615 My Originals® From The Heart Card Kit $6.50

X8617 My Originals® Holiday Wishes Card Kit $6.50

X8620 My Originals® Merry & Bright Card Kit $6.50



Stamp Sets

A1084 My Acrylix® Sweet Flowers (Set Of 6) $2.00

A1092 My Acrylix® Simple Invites (Set Of 16) $2.00

A1093 My Acrylix® Genuine Fun (Set Of 4) $2.00

B1071 My Acrylix® Playful Numbers (Set Of 20) $4.00

B1167 My Acrylix® Thinking Of You (Set Of 6) $4.00

B1182 My Acrylix® Let It Snow (Set Of 6) $4.00

B1215 My Acrylix® Life Is (Set Of 16) $4.00

B1258 My Acrylix® Merry Little Christmas (Set Of 7) $4.00

B1260 My Acrylix® Let Us Adore Him (Set Of 5) $4.00

B1262 My Acrylix® Celebration Labels (Set Of 34) $4.00

B1277 My Acrylix® Hello Friend (Set Of 13) $4.00

C1079 My Acrylix® Playful Lowercase (Set Of 52) $6.00

C1198 My Acrylix® Let's Play Ball (Set Of 8) $6.00

C1209 My Acrylix® Christmas Scripts (Set Of 13) $6.00

C1221 My Acrylix® Choo Choo Train (Set Of 8) $6.00

C1222 My Acrylix® Seasonal Thoughts (Set Of 39) $6.00

C1226 My Acrylix® Floral Charms (Set Of 12) $6.00

C1227 My Acrylix® Our Wedding Day (Set Of 13) $6.00

C1244 My Acrylix® Glistening Snow (Set Of 11) $6.00

C1245 My Acrylix® O Christmas Tree (Set Of 26) $6.00

C1252 My Acrylix® Abundance Borders (Set Of 4) $6.00

D1013 My Acrylix® Playful Caps (Set Of 57) $8.00

D1111 My Acrylix® Card Sentiments (Set Of 10) $8.00

D1115 My Acrylix® Princess (Set Of 17) $8.00

D1211 My Acrylix® First Class (Set Of 10) $8.00

D1126 My Acrylix® Precious Alphabet (Set Of 52) $8.00

D1140 My Acrylix® Miracle (Set Of 9) $8.00

D1146 My Acrylix® Back To Nature (Set Of 7) $8.00

D1152 My Acrylix® Follow Your Dreams (Set Of 15) $8.00

D1153 My Acrylix® Because Of You (Set Of 16) $8.00

D1165 My Acrylix® Bundled Up (Set Of 10) $8.00

D1175 My Acrylix® Steep And Deep (Set Of 12) $8.00

D1176 My Acrylix® Youthful Heart (Set Of 13) $8.00

D1179 My Acrylix® Festive Thoughts (Set Of 14) $8.00

D1086 My Acrylix® Birthday Bash (Set Of 16) $8.00

D1197 My Acrylix® My One & Only (Set Of 11) $8.00

Notice the details on this months blog hop...

if you found your way here by Sylvia's blog then you are on the right track. If you just stopped by don't worry you can just jump right in. Once you are done looking at my projects you can move on to Deb's blog.

This months stamp set is perfect for all those little extra's that you might want to add to a scrapbook page, a card, or anything else you can imagine! This set has 41 perfect little parts for you to mix and match and use to your hearts content.

I have three projects for you today but I thought I would start you out today with a fun little card called an easle card. I did one a while back for fall but now that we ar moving closer to Christmas I thought I would share what every Christmas season needs...

Snow! I know I am crazy but I love snow as it is so pretty and it sparkles like diamonds. I used some of my favorites on thTis card: Jingle Level 2 paper pack, Flurry Elements, Notice the Details, Little bitty brads, Pearl Paint, Prisma Glitter.

Here is another view of the card when it is open. As well as a close up of all the words inside the card.

Since I made you suffer through the cold cold snow I will move you into the summer time where you can watch a little softball. My daughter has played for years and years but for three of those years she actually played club ball, which is travel softball. This basically means that we eat, drink, and sleep softball. It is round the clock and we are always on the go.  She loved it, I loved it, she doesnt' do it anymore and it makes me a little sad even though I enjoy the lighter schedule. For this page I actually made a whole calender page out of the little weekly calender. I just cut them and lined them up super cute.

 and the other page

The last thing that I have for you is a gift idea. These are journal jars and I did one for my daughter a few years ago and she loved it! She still has it as a matter of fact.

Well I hope you have enjoyed your time at my playhouse. I hope you enjoy the rest of your hopping. Now hop on over to Deb's blog.

Preperations are being made

Paper is being cut, stamps are being inked, and time is drawing near...for the December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!!!

Each month I join a whole group of talented ladies to bring you great inspiration. If you would like to view some past hops you can see November's here. I hope you will be able to join in on December 1st to see all the great ideas. Here is a little sneek peek of what will be showcased. This stamp is just adorable and so versital. It is great for little notes or scrapbook page details.

Notice all those little details and start the new year off right by recording all of those special moments! Available December 1–31, 2009 only

Purchase $25 and it's only $17.21
Purchase $50 and it's only $11.48
Purchase $75 and it's only $5.74
Purchase $100 and it's FREE

Recommended Blocks:

2" x 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 4½" × 6½" (Y1011)